Minnesota Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Minnesota recorded 26 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 70 workers. The average filing covered 3 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
26
Notices Filed
70
Workers Affected
3
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Minnesota (DOL/BLS)
4.1%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
3,678
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.47%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 4 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 4 workers across 4 notices.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Hibbing Taconite at its Hibbing facility, reporting 45 affected workers. The Woods Gift Shop followed with 1 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Minnesota for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Minnesota.